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Chapter 9 - Sutra 48
385 The term "nigganth" has a distinct meaning in the metaphysical sense and a different meaning in the practical, sectarian sense. The integration of these two meanings is what is generally understood here as "nigganth," which has been classified into five categories, demonstrating five distinctions. Among these, the first meaning of "nigganth" is purely metaphysical, wherein there is absolutely no attachment or bondage, and the practical "nigganth" refers to those who nonetheless aspire for that metaphysical state, meaning they wish to attain such a condition in the future. The first three of the five distinctions are practical, while the last two are metaphysical. The essence of these five distinctions is as follows: 1. "Pulak nigganth," which never deviates from the teachings established by the Vitaraga despite not achieving perfection in the primary and secondary qualities. 2. Those who follow the conditioning of the body and instruments, desire for faculties and fame, are in comfort, have family ties, and are afflicted by the faults of transgression (loss of character) and excess (intense wrongdoing), are termed "Bakush." 3. Out of the two types of skillful individuals, those who act by mainly focusing on the faculties under control to cultivate various secondary qualities are termed "Pratisewanakushil," whereas those who have never been overtaken by severe flaws but are occasionally overwhelmed by mild flaws are termed "Kshayakushil." 4. Even while lacking all attributes, where there is an extreme absence of attachment and aversion, and where omniscience is revealed only after an internal resolution, this is referred to as "nigganth." 5. That in which everything is revealed is termed "snatak." [48]
Special consideration of eight matters regarding this.